Meticulously crafted in the Czech Republic, the CR5 RADIUS Bass Guitar embodies a breadth of experience, insight, and design brilliance that only Ned Steinberger can bring to the creation of a new classic. His approach to the RADIUS, as with every new instrument, was to re-explore each facet of a bass guitar, leading to innovations such as the Fusion neck, the Diradial body design, the NS tuning system, and the NS/EMG pickup system. However, what makes this instrument most remarkable is its seamless integration of feature, form and function. The sensuous lines of the RADIUS are balanced and refreshing, which is exactly how it feels to hold and to play it. Most of all, the RADIUS is, by design, the most sonically dynamic, versatile and exciting bass available today.NS Fusion NeckThe RADIUS features a bolt-on one-piece maple neck with an embedded continuous carbon fiber core and adjustable truss rod. This combination has the natural feel of wood, but the core provides enhanced sustain and definition to each note. The fingerboard is ebony, with a 35″ scale and familiar 15″ radius. Heavy conventional tuning machines are replaced by an aluminum headplate with ball-end string mounting slots, custom produced for NS Design by Hipshot. (The tuning system is integrated into the body.)NS Diradial BodyThe RADIUS’ maple body, with flamed maple top, has a convex back radius, which provides enhanced contact and stability against the torso. The front of the instrument is more tightly radiused, which, in combination with the general wedge shape of the body, shifts it into more comfortable orientation with the right hand. The distinctive horn provides a natural grip, and the configuration of the body cutaway provides easy access to the highest frets.The instrument as a whole is perfectly balanced, no downward dip of the neck, giving the left hand unprecedented freedom. Combined, the shape, balance and light weight of the RADIUS, just 8.3lb., make this instrument exceptionally comfortable to play.NS Patented Tuning System (US Patent 6,528,710): Based on a design originally created for the NS violin, the RADIUS has a self-clamping, precision tuning machine, built into the body.This fast, simple system accepts any standard single-ball end, full-scale bass guitar string. No tools are needed: simply rotate the knurled knob to change a string or tune the instrument.NS/EMG Integral Pickup SystemNS Design and EMG have collaborated to create this integrated piezo and magnetic pickup system. It features an 18V onboard preamp, which provides extraordinary dynamic headroom. The active electronics are combined with the NS bridge-mounted Polar pickup system, the marriage of which puts an exceptionally broad, musically rich spectrum of tone at the player’s fingertips.ControlsThe controls on the RADIUS bass give the player full ability to shape and mix the magnetic and piezo output: Master Volume, active Treble cut/boost, active Bass cut/boost, rotary magnetic/piezo pickup blend,NS Design J00856.003 – NS Design CR5 RADIUS Bass Guitar Satin Amber – musical instruments

From the jangle of the Byrds to the psychedelia of Jefferson Airplane to countless other acts, many sounds of the ’60s were underpinned by the deep and indispensable sound of the Starfire Bass, and players can now enjoy that rich sound and feel once again. Guild’s new Starfire Bass has it all-the extra-thin semi-hollow body, the elegant double-cutaway design, a single powerful Bi-Sonic pickup, the classic Cherry Red finish and a great deal more. The welcome return of a true Guild classic. Laminated mahogany body3-piece neck with rosewood fretboard and 21 jumbo fretsGuild Bi-Sonic pickupNickel hardware and Grover tunersIncludes caseGuild J02996.001 – Guild Starfire Electric Bass Cherry Red – musical instruments

Dont be fooled into thinking the Ibanez GSR Mikro is a toy. Its made to the same high standards of the other GIO series guitars. The GSRM20 features a Green Metallic finish, small scale SR body, full sound Ibanez STD pickups, the same construction, same materials, and same set-up and inspection as its full size counterparts. Its shorter 28.6 scale makes it perfect for tour buses, space-restricted home studios, folks with smaller hands, as well as young rockers or beginners. Neck: GSRM4 Maple 28.6 scaleBody: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodInlay: Pearl dot inlayMedium fretsPickups: Dynamix P neck pu, Dynamix J bridge puBridge: B10 bridgeHardware color: ChromeIbanez J12083.001 – Ibanez GSRM20 4-String Electric Bass Guitar Green Metallic – musical instruments

Part of the SR Premium line and manufactured in the Ibanez Premium factory, the SR Premium 1400E 4-string electric bass is designed with high-end features while maintaining affordability, making it the new standard for the serious, professional musician.The SR Premium 1400E boasts a smoothly contoured figured maple top on a large mahogany body for gorgeous looks and powerful, aggressive tone. Its five-piece SR4 wenge/bubinga neck is also bolstered with KTS titanium reinforcement rods inside, and finished with a rosewood fretboard. The Mono-Rail IV bridge is the ultimate in string isolation for bass. Each saddle is independently and securely locked down to the body for maximum vibration transfer and no interference. One screw controls the height of each saddle for easy adjustment.Nordstrand Big Single pickups provide the clear sound characteristic of single coil pickups with an aggressive edge. The EQB-IIISC 3-band EQ with mid-frequency and EQ-bypass switches gives you a world of tonal possibilities, making the SR Premium 1400E as versatile as it is good-looking.Includes gig bag. Mahogany body with figured maple top5-piece SR4 wenge/bubinga neck with KTS titanium reinforcement rodsRosewood fretboardMono-Rail IV bridgeNordstrand Big Single pickupsEQB-IIISC 3-band EQ with bypass and mid-frequency switchesGotoh tuners34″ scaleGold hardwareIncludes gig bagIbanez H70310.003 – Ibanez SR Premium 1400E Electric Bass Guitar Flat Deep Ocean – musical instruments

From the tip of the headstock to the bottom strap button, the Yamaha TRBX504 bass is a great value, but more than that, it’s a great instrument. Equipped with all of the features a committed student needs in order to advance on his or her instrument, the TRBX504 sounds and plays great, and offers a variety of sounds that are appropriate to a variety of playing styles.BodyTRBX features a sculpted solid mahogany body, with a mass-optimized 3D design for the optimum balance between tone and comfort coupled with perfect weight distribution.NeckTRBX’s neck design combines a fast, ultra-comfortable profile with 5-pc maple/mahogany laminated construction for outstanding stability and excellent tone.PickupsYGD designed H5 pickups are defined by a clean, open tone that’s perfectly matched with the flexibility of the active/passive preamp design. Their quad-polepiece design and alnico magnets give them the power to drive the active circuit and the sensitivity and subtlety to capture every nuance in passive mode.ElectronicsTRBX500 models feature an audiophile-grade active/passive circuit for fine tonal control and extreme flexibility. The advanced design offers a level-matched output whether in passive or active mode and tone-switching circuitry that seamlessly moves from treble control to master passive tone. High-quality gold plated parts are used for key signal chain contacts, providing increased conductivity and reliability and a battery alert LED installed on the back panel gives instant indication of low power to eliminate sudden power loss during performance.Neck JointTRBX uses a precision fitted bolt-on neck joint for maximum adjustability and clear, punchy tone. Developed through hundreds of hours of play-testing, the refined neck joint shape perfectly balances strength, vibration transfer and upper-fret access.BridgeA high-mass die-cast bridge efficiently transfers string vibrations to the body for full, rich tone combined with excellent adjustability and road-tested durability. 19mm string spacing on the 4-string model offers outstanding playability for technical slap or finger styles.HeadstockStraight string pull from nut to machine head eliminates lateral tension, providing superior tuning stability and reducing overtones.Nut38mm (4-string) nut widths give fast, comfortable playability for any style.Output JackYamaha’s metal plate-mounted standard jack socket offers superior durability and easy maintenance. Active/passive electronicsFine EQ controlFitted bolt-on neckHigh-mass die-cast bridgeStable tuningYamaha J01918.001.001 – Yamaha TRBX504 4-String Premium Electric Bass Trans Black Rosewood Fretboard – musical instruments